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I'm looking into getting the ladband done,I'm 5'4" 270 OMG I'm almost at 300 I never thought I would let myself get this overweight. It is now causing problems in my married life :drool: I'm married to a great man and he supports me in everything I do but at this point in my life I just dont know what to do.....I dont want to lose my life due to being over weight:crying:.PLEASE HELP!!!!:smile: I live in Jacksonville Texas and looking for a Dr with great bedside manners! Alot of ppl around here have said that Dr beall is great!

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Hey Shell, I live in Tyler but I was banded in Dallas. I heard Dr Beall is good and I have met Dr Babineau at a business function and he seemed nice plus his practice is a Center of Excellence. If you are self pay like I was Dr Kim in Colleyville is very reasonable, price wise and is also a Center of Excellence.

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I have very similar stats to you. I am 33, began my lapband journey at 280 lbs, and am 5'2. I am now happily maintaining at about 140...

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:welldone:Good for you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Hi People..

Im also a newbee and really considering lap band.. I had a consult last week with Dr. Kurian at NYU. Im just so scared of having surgery!! I had a bad experience a few years ago in hosptial and now im terrified!! I also am worried about not being able to eat.. That sounds so weird!! but Im sure you know what i mean.. Do you have any advice?

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Well youa re in good hands at NYU..I was banded there by Dr. Fielding, and have done very well and am now happily maintaining :thumbup: I have had many friends who were banded by Kurian and they all say she's great! Good luck!

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dont worry just know that after all the healing is done your new life begins!! we are all here with you for any questions! Good luck!!

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